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Chi vuol veder d'inverno un dolce april
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Chi vuol veder d'inverno un dolce april by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Chi vuol veder d’inverno un dolce aprile
pieno di varii fiori e fresche herbette
dove Amor scherza ogn’hor con le saette,
Venga a mirar del ciel sta luce bella
che de là è scesa acciò col viso adorno
facesse più lucente, e chiaro il giorno.
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About Chi vuol veder d'inverno un dolce april
This delightful canzonetta by Monteverdi paints a vivid picture of spring's beauty, personified by a radiant lady whose presence transforms winter into a sweet April. The lyrics describe her as more beautiful than the sun, bringing forth flowers and birdsong, making the day brighter and her presence a constant springtime. Composed for three female voices (SSA), this secular Italian work captures the playful spirit of love and nature, with nymphs and shepherds being called to celebrate her arrival as the 'Light of the World'. It's a charming example of Renaissance part-music, perfect for a lighter moment in a concert programme.
